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Opthalmic Photographer

Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente Salary
Fontana, CA Other
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025
Job Summary:

Under direct supervision and order from a physician, optometrist and/or Department Administrator or designee, performs a variety of standard diagnostic tests of the eye, following established procedures and policies as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and visual disorders.



Essential Responsibilities:


  • This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

  • Checks visual acuity before administering any test or performing any photography.

  • Aids physician in explanation of testing procedures, side effects, and follow-up care.

  • Performs visual field testing in one or more of its three standard forms:

    • Automated central and peripheral fields; Tangent screens; Goldman perimetry.



  • Ascertains lenses prescription as needed prior to testing.

  • Document the findings.

  • Performs keratometry measurements, interferometry, lensometry, and tonometry as needed.

  • Performs accurate ultrasound A-scan measurements and IOL calculations for cataract surgery and lens implantation; performs B-scan diagnostic exam in search of ocular abnormalities or foreign bodies.

  • May have to perform in operating room setting.

  • Must have knowledge of photographical techniques to perform the following:

  • Fluorescein angiography in proper sequence and in stereo and color fundus photos in stereo.

  • Iris angiography in proper sequence.

  • Photograph the anterior chamber of the eye by means of a slit lamp, including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens.

  • Photograph the external anatomy of the eye or facial portions by means of microphotography with a 35-mm camera or Polaroid camera.

  • Photograph conjunctiva and corneal abnormalities by means of a cornea scope camera and/or corneal topography.

  • Photograph during ocular surgery if needed.

  • Must have experience with digital photography and transferring data to CDs.

  • Must have knowledge of basic functions of a 35-mm camera and its variable settings and capabilities of a Polaroid camera.

  • Must have knowledge of most common film types to include black and white, color negative print, color slide, Polaroids black/white, color and sensitivity rating for each.

  • Must have knowledge of darkroom techniques to include processing and printing of film by manual method if digital camera not functioning and to perform processing if needed.

  • Evaluate the patients condition by observing signs, symptoms, and reactions to testing procedures, and reports to RN and physician any unusual reactions.

  • Have basic computer skills.

  • Maintains appropriate filing system of all diagnostic photography and testing reports.

  • Maintains clean and organized work area, and replaces expendable supplies as needed.

  • Performs any other duties necessary to help in the smooth operation of the department as a whole.

  • Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.

  • Performs other duties as required.

  • Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting.


Education


  • N/A


License, Certification, Registration


  • Ophthalmic Technician Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology OR Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology



Additional Requirements:


  • N/A



Preferred Qualifications:


  • JCAPHO certification preferred.



Notes:


• This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months. 


Experience Required, OCT, ASCAN/BSCAN, OPTOS, Visual Field, IOL MASTER, Zeiss, Humphrey.


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